JBSA hosts 4th annual Western Hemisphere Exchange SymposiumJuly 3, 2019 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy here welcomed foreign mission partners for the 4th annual Western Hemisphere Exchange Symposium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 19-24. Delegates from 17 countries attended the WHES, which is an international exchange on how various countries respond to crisis and regional challenges.
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Houston Texans star Lamar Miller hosts football camp at JBSA-RandolphJuly 3, 2019 — Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller hosted a football camp for about 150 Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Air Force Base youth from the first through eighth grades July 1-2. Miller, who has been with the Texans for three seasons, led the football camp to help military children to learn the game of football and live healthier lifestyles. ... MORE

Build-A-Backpack helps families overcome ‘money crunch’ when school startsJuly 3, 2019 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio community will soon have an opportunity to provide schoolchildren with the tools they need to start the new school year. During the week of July 22-26, the JBSA Child & Youth Education Services School Liaison Office’s Build-A-Backpack program will accept backpacks filled with school supplies for distribution to students in financial need.... MORE

Leader perspective: MICC positioned for future successJuly 2, 2019 — My tenure as your commanding general ends soon, and the past 24 months have been the highlight of my Army career. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command is the Army's standard for contracting because of the extraordinary efforts of every Soldier and Army civilian in our organization toward operationalizing contracting support. Providing world-class acquisition support for our Soldiers directly affects Army readiness. I salute you all for your selfless efforts to our mission.... MORE

BAMC treats patient impaled with firework; underscores need for safetyJuly 2, 2019 — Fireworks won’t be the only thing skyrocketing on the Fourth of July. Injuries will also be on the rise if people light up the sky without keeping safety in mind. One San Antonio resident found out the hard way that fireworks festivities can backfire in life-changing ways in a split second.
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688th Cyberspace Wing welcomes new commanderJuly 1, 2019 — Col. Steven Anderson accepted command of the 688th Cyberspace Wing from Maj. Gen. Robert Skinner, 24th Air Force commander, during the wing’s change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 25. Col. Eric DeLange relinquished command of the 688th CW during the ceremony.... MORE

DOD to take over background checks by fiscal 2020 July 1, 2019 — By October, the Department of Defense will be assuming responsibility for background investigations for U.S. government personnel and contractors seeking the various security clearances required to do their jobs.... MORE

99th FTS pays tribute to fallen Tuskegee AirmanJune 28, 2019 — The 99th Flying Training Squadron paid tribute June 21 to a member of a groundbreaking African-American flying unit that overcame racial prejudice and stereotypes to excel in its mission at the height of World War II. ... MORE

Fireworks safety: don’t get burned on the Fourth of JulyJune 28, 2019 — This Fourth of July, people across America will be celebrating the nation’s birthday. Backyard picnics, family gatherings, food, drink and of course mom’s apple pie will be a treat. Fireworks will lighting up the sky around cities and towns.... MORE

Feedback FridaysJune 28, 2019 — Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Questions are collected during commander’s calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week. If you have a question or concern, please send an email to RandolphPublicAffairs@us.af.mil using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available.
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